Chinese Astrology Forecast 2013: The 12 Signs of the Zodiac

by Ashleey Leong, 24/01/2013

Considered the world's most renowned Feng Shui & BaZi practitioner, Joey Yap held his “Feng Shui and Astrology for 2013” seminar at the right time, just as Chinese New Year is around the corner. At the event, he revealed outlooks and important updates about Feng Shui & BaZi for 2013.

Your birth year tells you more than just your age. Want to know what your zodiac sign says about you?

Tips: Focus on polishing up your communication skills at your workplace to avoid going into “cross-fires” with your colleagues. To prevent conflicts, you may need to make extra efforts in creating a positive work environment.

MONKEY (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)Be mindful and attentive of your actions. You may need to re-kindle positive relationships with your colleagues and pay more attention to building up positive connections with people around you. This is to prevent gossips and negativity at your workplace.

Tips: Refrain from small talks to avoid being involved in petty gossips. Instead, focus on your tasks so as to be able to submit a beautiful performance report card at the end of the day.

BOAR (1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)Things may get rather busy in your career. However, remain calm and grounded to avoid any potential chaos. You need to be patient and persevere to get your job done.

Tips: There may be instability at your workplace, but stay put and don’t attempt to change your career as this is not a good year for it. Learn from negative experiences and use them as lessons to strengthen your character.

Tips: Research and planning are your keys to success. Do your homework before making any decisions.

OX (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)You may need to foster a warmer working ambience with your colleagues as things are not as favourable as they seem in your workplace.

Tips: Seek more opportunities for people to sit up and take notice of your skills and talent. In other words, focus on maximising your potential and work towards having clearer communication with your colleagues at workplace.

TIGER (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)In your career, pay more attention on brushing up your personal skills. Things may seem unfavourable to you at times but hang in there, nothing is impossible.

Tips: A noble female colleague will be there when you need a helping hand. Press on and be consistent in your work performance.

Tips: If you are looking forward to career progression, put more efforts in your job to gain remarkable results.

DRAGON (1928,1940,1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)You will meet helpful colleagues who will offer guidance to assist you when you encounter work issues.

Tips: Foster a warmer working ambience with your colleagues to build positive relationships at workplace.

The year you are born in determines your character and animal sign. It is believed that each animal sign displays inherent qualities that are specific to its bearer. If you want to start a new career, this may be the year to embrace the challenge. But of course, make your decisions prudently with more research and advice from others in the field.